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Marines of Washington, D.C. takes the reader on a visual tour that explores the dynamic history of the United States Marine Corps in the nation's capital. The Marines have played an integral role in the development of the social, structural, and political landscape of Washington for over 200 years. This volume traces the history of the Marines from the founding of the Oldest Post of the Corps, Marine Barracks Washington in 1801, to participation in the War of 1812, the Civil War, the World Wars, and into the modern day. Explore the lasting impact of famous Marines, including Commandant Archibald Henderson, Marine Band Director John Phillip Sousa, and Commandants Alfred M. Grey and John A. Lejeune. Marines of Washington, D.C. highlights the unique relationship between the Marines of the nation's capital, the President, and the citizens of the United States they serve.
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With over 20 years of active service in the Marine Corps, including several tours in the capital region, author Mark Blumenthal offers a unique perspective on the history of the Marine Corps presence in Washington. Blumenthal has collected over 200 archival images, including many never before published photographs of landmarks such as Marine Barrack 8th and I, the Washington Navy Yard, the Marine Corps War Memorial, and Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.
Marines of Washington, D.C. takes the reader on a visual tour that explores the dynamic history of the United States Marine Corps in the nation's capital. The Marines have played an integral role in the development of the social, structural, and political landscape of Washington for over 200 years. This volume traces the history of the Marines from the founding of the Oldest Post of the Corps, Marine Barracks Washington in 1801, to participation in the War of 1812, the Civil War, the World Wars, and into the modern day. Explore the lasting impact of famous Marines, including Commandant Archibald Henderson, Marine Band Director John Phillip Sousa, and Commandants Alfred M. Grey and John A. Lejeune. Marines of Washington, D.C. highlights the unique relationship between the Marines of the nation's capital, the President, and the citizens of the United States they serve.
About the Author
With over 20 years of active service in the Marine Corps, including several tours in the capital region, author Mark Blumenthal offers a unique perspective on the history of the Marine Corps presence in Washington. Blumenthal has collected over 200 archival images, including many never before published photographs of landmarks such as Marine Barrack 8th and I, the Washington Navy Yard, the Marine Corps War Memorial, and Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.
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President Thomas Jefferson, a political opponent but personal friend of Marine Commandant William Ward Burrows, participated in the selection of the site for the Washington Barracks. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Marine Corps, Marine Band, Marine Barracks, White House, Marine One, Washington Navy Yard, World War, Center House, John Phillip Sousa, Evening Parade, The President's Own, Charles Waterhouse, New Year, President Reagan New!
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President Thomas Jefferson, a political opponent but personal friend of Marine Commandant William Ward Burrows, participated in the selection of the site for the Washington Barracks. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
parade deck, battle colors, hand hall Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Marine Corps, Marine Band, Marine Barracks, White House, Marine One, Washington Navy Yard, World War, Center House, John Phillip Sousa, Evening Parade, The President's Own, Charles Waterhouse, New Year, President Reagan New!
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- The Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa in Front Matter, and page 23
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